From the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Red flag warnings have been issued for counties in our area.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
The fire weather watch is no longer in effect.
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast with winds from the northwest at 20 to 25 mph, gusts up to 40 mph, and relative humidity as low as 17 percent.
The highest threat is located where little, if any, snow occurred recently.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday for Saline County.
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast with winds from the northwest at 15 to 20 mph, gusts up to 35 mph, and relative humidity as low as 19 percent.
The highest threat is located where little, if any, snow occurred recently.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
The fire weather watch is no longer in effect.
Winds from the northwest at 20 to 25 mph, gusts up to 40 mph, and relative humidity as low as 17 percent are forecast.
Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could lead to fire ignition.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
The fire weather watch for Cloud, Ottawa, and Republic counties is no longer in effect.
North-northwest winds sustained between 15 and 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and humidity as low as 15 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Additionally, any recently burned brush piles should be checked to ensure piles are completely extinguished.